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Jefferies International

Spring Insight Week Review

at Jefferies International

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.5/5 - Overview of Experience
4.8/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
We took part in many workshops, case studies and lectures. We were able to learn what it was like to be an analyst at Jefferies and what the job entails. Everyday we had talks from employees at multiple levels and were able to ask questions.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was extremely interesting and we were given a lot of information about what the job entails.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes, I have developed my technical skills as well as understood more about the skills you need to succeed in this industry.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was a great atmosphere. We learnt about the flat structure of the company aswell as how integrated every level of employee is with the other.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thought it was a fantastic insight programme. I learnt a lot and was able to ask questions I had. I feel like I learnt what I needed about the industry in a very productive way.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Jefferies International
3/5
Would you recommend Jefferies International to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Jefferies International
It is a very competitive process, and it’s also very important to have the right kind of characteristics of the industry.
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